SXSW Music Announces First Round Of Showcases
South by Southwest Music has announced its first round of official showcases for the 28th edition of the SXSW Music Festival taking place March 11 – 16, 2014 in Austin,. Continue reading
7 Ways To Do CMJ When You Won’t Play [Kosha Dillz]
By indie rapper Kosha Dillz (@koshadillz). CMJ is like this week and, OMG, I forgot to apply to showcase! Well you will not showcase, but you still are able to. Continue reading
So, That’s Where The Money Goes: Warner Music’s New $16M Per Year NYC Office
Major record labels have long claimed that they need to take huge profits from hit records to make up for their many misses. But its the excesses, particularly in this. Continue reading
Alternative Electronic Music Festivals Battle ‘Monster Energy Drink for the Ears’
EDM festivals have been a big part of the genre's growth in the States. But just as a variety of local and regional festivals have emerged to address such topics. Continue reading
Meet The New Recording Academy Boss, Same As The Old Boss: Portnow’s Contract Extended To 2019
The music industry's old guard has extended the run of one it's staunchest champions,.Neal Portnow, the president and CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, has had. Continue reading
New Music Hack Days Announced For Chicago, New York and Bologna
The Music Hack Day tradition is spreading with three new events just announced in Chicago, New York City and Bologna. Expect more Fall and Winter Music Hack Days, including London. Continue reading
Nielson Digital CEO Jonathan Carson Jumps To VEVO
VEVO has named Jonathan Carson to the newly-created position of Chief Revenue Officer based in New York City. Carson joins VEVO after six years with The Nielsen Company, where he. Continue reading
Indie Rapper Meets and Greets Fans At DIY Sidewalk Pop-Up Shop
Ka, a former member of Natural Elements, recently released "The Night's Gambit." While NPR gave everyone with web access a listen, on release day Ka gave New York fans a. Continue reading
Spotify #NYC Music Education Hackathon Responds To Real Issues
By Candice Katz of Spotify. This past weekend, more than 170 hackers joined music educators from around the country for the first-ever Music Education Hackathon, hosted by Spotify and Innovate. Continue reading
